Pakistan, Afghan refugees

UN sounds alarm over Pakistan's new Afghan deportation plans
Afghan refugees hold placards during a meeting to discuss their situation after President Donald Trump paused U.S. refugee programs, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Jan. 24, 2025. Pakistan is planning a new round of deportations of Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers.
UN raises concerns over continued deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan
Following the suspension of foreign aid from the United States and the resettlement of Afghan refugees, Reuters reported, citing a refugee advocacy group and a U.S. official, that a decision by Donald Trump led to the suspension of flights for more than 40,000 Afghan citizens holding Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs).
Pakistan to send registered Afghan refugees back to their country
Pakistan government plans to relocate Afghan refugees from Islamabad and Rawalpindi back to Afghanistan, facing logistical challenges.
UN agencies raise alarm over Pakistan's move to deport thousands of Afghans waiting to go to the US
Two U.N. refugees and migration agencies have expressed their concern over Pakistan’s recent decision to forcibly deport thousands of Afghan refugees awaiting here for relocation to the United States
Concerns Mount as Afghan Refugees Face Relocation in Pakistan
International agencies are expressing concerns over the relocation of Afghan nationals in Pakistan. The UNHCR and IOM are urging clarity on relocation measures and stressing the importance of human rights.
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Pakistan's Minister criticises Imran Khan's party for calling protests on days of Champions Trophy
Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for calling protests on the days ...
Pakistan threatens to deport Afghans in resettlement programs if cases are not swiftly processed
Officials say Pakistan has threatened to deport Afghan refugees awaiting relocation to a third country unless their cases are ...
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Not Pakistan or England, India's 2011 World Cup winner predicts Champions Trophy 2025 semifinalists
The Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start from February 19 where defending Champions Pakistan will face New Zealand in ...
South African team arrives in Lahore ahead of ODI tri-series against Pakistan, New Zealand
Temba Bavuma-led South Africa team arrived in Lahore on Friday for the upcoming ODI tri-series against New Zealand and ...
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Pakistan starts deporting aliens
The Pakistani government has initiated the process of deporting all foreign nationals residing illegally in the country, ...
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Pakistan Begins Deportation Of Undocumented Foreigners
Pakistan has started deporting undocumented foreign nationals, including Afghans, under the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP), sources said on Wednesday. Officials confirmed that 781 Afghan ...
Pakistan issues deadline for Afghan refugees after Trump blocks US resettlement pathway
Shakoofa Khalili was waiting for her husband to return home with bread from the market when she heard their eight-year-old daughter scream from the balcony.